The document discusses the Undergraduate Technology Degree in Physical Measures, which trains technicians for measurement jobs across many industries. Graduates gain skills in physics, chemistry, materials, electronics, and computing, along with instrumentation skills. They are versatile and can work in fields like research and development, quality control, production, and maintenance. The degree also focuses on developing autonomy, practical skills, and preparing students for their careers.

1. Undergraduate Technology Degree (UTD)
Physical Measures (PM)
National Educational Syllabus
1. Objectives of the course
The Undergraduate Technology Degree (UTD) in Physical Measures aims at
training multi-skilled technicians who carry out and process measurements : the
latter require knowledge in the fields of physics, chemistry, materials, electronics
and computing, as well as skills based on instrumentation (tests, trials, research
and development…). Graduates easily fit into all fields of industry, research and
services (car industry, aeronautics, space industry, electronics, optics, materials,
chemistry, pharmacy, energy, food processing, biomedical, environment…). The
specialized degree enables them to adapt to innovating technologies and to
succeed in their career advancement.
Versatility and adaptability are the main assets of the Physical Measures
graduates. Thus, they can integrate easily into professional life, but also carry on
with their studies.
The technicians having graduated from their Physical Measures UTD find jobs in
a laboratory, in production or in a research department in the following fields :
- research and development
- control, tests and trials
- metrology
- quality
- production and industrialization
- maintenance
- sale of scientific instruments (technical salesman)
Besides, the educational approach through technology provided by the course of
study allows active, sensible and pragmatic educational methods, in order to
have students advance towards autonomy and acquire a know-how that will be
valued in the professional world. The Personal and Professional Project (PPP)
which is part of the whole course of study is a major tool enabling the students to
be key players in their choice of professional orientation.
Finally, taking into account, during the training, economical issues and their
evolution, is an additional asset for a successful integration into the world of
work.

2. 2. System of reference of activities and skills.
Whatever the chosen branch of industry is, the Physical Measures graduate is in
charge of the choice, the setting up and implementation of the measuring chain,
from the sensor to signal acquisition, data evaluation and transmission of results,
in an economical and metrological context, as well as one of quality-assurance.
The Physical Measures graduate is defined by a number of “key qualities”. During
his course of study, he or she will have learnt to :
- have an analytical and synthesizing mind
- master communication tools in French and in English
- use office automation, instrumentation and scientific calculation software
- read, understand and draw up a technical document in French and in English
- perform a technical watch on the evolution of systems of references
- implement and respect the rules of hygiene, safety and environment
- work in a group, manage a project
a. Activities and general skills.
The activities and general skills of the graduate are defined in the table below
Activities Skills (being able to)
- Definition and expression of a
need for measurement, control
and trial
- Selection and/or design and
validation of methods and devices
of measurement, control and trial
- Implementation of methods and
devices of measurement, control
and trial
- Identify the physical and physicochemical
units to characterize
- Analyze the need
- Master the principles and techniques of
measurement of physical and
physicochemical units (theory,
implementation and influential factors)
- Take into account the metrological
constraints
- Choose the devices and methods
depending on their features and on needs
- Validate the chosen protocol
- Follow up instructions and procedures
- Carry out the measurement
- Check the coherence of results and orders
of magnitude on the first obtained values
- Store the results and make them
accessible and available
- Analysis, interpretation and
processing of results
- Conclusion and implementation
of corrective actions if needed
- Expression and communication
of results and conclusions
(laboratory book, summaries,
- Choose the right indicators to express the
result
- Carry out relevant processing of
experimental data
- Perform statistical analyses
- Implement the tools for quality control
and problem solving

3. trials reports)
- Maintain a measurement protocol, adjust
it and improve it if necessary
- Carry out the various types of professional
writings
- Assess the uncertainty associated with a
measurement result
- Carry out the final writing of results
- Adapt oral or written communication to
the speaker
- Train and follow up users of measurement
tools
b. Specific activities and skills
Besides general activities and skills, specific activities and skills are presented in
the table below :
Activities Skills (being able to)
Laboratory :
- Implementation and configuration of
a measuring chain for a cross-
disciplinary set
- Define a measuring chain
- Choose the trials equipment to carry
out the measuring chain
- Perform the required measurements
- Analyze the results of measurements
- Draw up the measurement report as
well as the findings
Production and industrialization :
- Performing the control or trial of
products in the context of single or
serial production, or of after-sale
service, according to the safety rules
and the requirements of quality-
assurance
- Fixing products, making products
compliant
- Updating follow-up media and
writing of reports (trials, controls…)
- Implementation of an
instrumentation
- Choose the equipment of control and
trials to check conformity with a
technical specification
- Define the procedures and methods of
tests and perform analyses of non-
conformity of products
- Analyze measurement results,
diagnose the causes of problems and
carry out modifications of product
compliance
- Analyze the hardware and software
architecture of trial tools and in situ,
functional benchmarks
Quality control in the company
- Analysis of processes
- Participating in an approach of
sustainable development
- Place processes in the company’s
organization
- Analyze the relevance of procedures
and methods in use
- Apply the current standards
- Suggest solutions for improvement
Managing a set of instruments in a
context of quality assurance
- Know the features of the measuring
instruments
- Use current metrology standards

4. - Apply standards and procedures of
calibration
- Schedule and monitor maintenance
and metrological follow up of
measuring tools (Checking, calibration,
preventive maintenance)
Carrying out studies and technical
watch :
- Analysis of new products
- Analysis of new technologies and
measuring processes
- Put into context, within the company,
any scientific or technological
evolution
- Adapt to the evolution of jobs
- Select information in a relevant way
The “key qualities” as well as the general and specific skills acquired during their
course of study will enable the Physical Measures graduate to access various
occupations whose ROME codes are given below :
Code Name of occupation
H2106
Technical assistant of an engineer in studies, research and
development in industry
Bench scientist in industry
H1207
Writer of specification sheets
Technical writer
Technician writer in industry
H1210
Laboratory worker in industrial research
Assistant in scientific instrumentation and experimental techniques
Technical assistant in research
Technical assistant in research studies
Technical assistant in experimentation
Engineer’s assistant in research laboratory
Analyses and trials technician in research and development
Technician in technological development
Forensics technician
Technician in analytical development laboratory
Technician in research laboratory
Technician in trials laboratory
Technician in measure-trial in research and development
Technician in aerodynamic measures
Technician in applied research
Technician in materials trials in research and development
Technician in research experimentation
Technician in research-development experimentation
Technician in scientific experimentation
Technician in development
Technician in processes development
Technician in laser systems development
Technician in research-development materials
Technician in research-development physical measures

5. Technician in physical measures and trials
Technician in scientific research
Technician in research and development
Technician in science of materials
Technician in experimental techniques
Laboratory technician in research and development
Technician of large measuring instrument
Physicist technician in a research and development laboratory
H1501
Assistant to manager of industrial analysis laboratory
Assistant to manager of control laboratory in industry
Assistant manager of industrial analysis laboratory
Assistant in industrial analysis laboratory
H1503
Assistant physicist in industrial analysis
Operator in analysis laboratory
Operator in industrial analysis laboratory
Technician in industrial analysis
Technician in industrial analysis laboratory